Kenneth, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kenneth
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Cass County's location in Indiana
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 Kenneth, Indiana
Location in Cass County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Cass |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| ZIP code |
46947
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| FIPS code | 18-39492 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437248 |
Kenneth was a small community that no longer exists. It was located in Jefferson Township, which is part of Cass County in the state of Indiana. Even though it's not a town anymore, its history is still part of the area.
A Brief History of Kenneth
Kenneth started out as a "whistle stop" along a railroad line. Imagine a train track where trains would only stop if someone was waiting to get on or if a passenger needed to get off. That's what a whistle stop was! It wasn't a big station, just a simple place for trains to pause.
A post office was opened in Kenneth in 1892. This means people living there could send and receive mail right in their own community. The post office served the area for many years. However, it closed down in 1929. After the post office closed, the community slowly faded away.
Where Was Kenneth Located?
Kenneth was found in the northern part of Indiana. Specifically, it was in Cass County, within Jefferson Township. The exact spot where Kenneth used to be is at these coordinates: 40 degrees, 45 minutes, 40 seconds North, and 86 degrees, 28 minutes, 23 seconds West. This location is about 650 feet (around 198 meters) above sea level.
